Director of Software Engineering – Digital Platforms

We are working on an exciting opportunity for a Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of enterprise-level digital platforms within the workplace investing space. This position is perfect for a technology leader who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and brings both hands-on expertise and strategic vision to the role.

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the development of cutting-edge digital solutions across multiple agile teams. This includes shaping technical strategy, coaching engineering teams, and staying deeply engaged in the engineering lifecycle. This role requires a strong balance of leadership, technical depth, and a passion for mentoring others in modern software practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Technical Leadership

• Define and execute a long-term technical vision in alignment with product and architecture leadership.

• Drive platform stability, modernization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Align technology strategy with product roadmaps, ensuring delivery of scalable, high-performing solutions.

• Lead the transition away from legacy systems and champion modern engineering practices.

Coaching & Mentorship

• Mentor agile teams including engineers, testers, and analysts.

• Act as a bridge between product and architecture to ensure technical alignment.

• Invest in growing future technical leaders and promoting a culture of learning and collaboration.

Hands-On Engineering

• Lead by example through involvement in complex, strategic projects.

• Stay current with industry trends and apply best practices to shape internal engineering standards.

• Champion a strong engineering discipline across teams and contribute to the overall developer experience.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Provide technical leadership across multiple agile teams.

• Partner with stakeholders across business units to promote a unified engineering vision.

• Advocate for the needs of engineers and promote initiatives that improve productivity and developer experience.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience as a full stack software engineer.

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring, Angular, and related frameworks.

• Experience in building and maintaining high-transaction, scalable applications.

• Proficient in building responsive front-end applications with Angular, TypeScript, or Node.

• Solid background in building service-oriented architectures using Java, Spring, and Camel.

• Deep understanding of software scalability, performance tuning, and monitoring strategies.

• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.